Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre

Our intentionally crafted season of Popcorn Hat Players shows includes 6 classical stories with a comedic twist in true Popcorn Hat style! All shows take place at Gamut Theatre in Downtown Harrisburg.

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With a loving nod to 80s movies, the Popcorn Hat Players take on the beloved tale by Hans Christian Andersen.  It’s Duckie’s first day at a new school, and he doesn’t know where he fits in.  With the help of some of his new classmates, Duckie learns that the best way to make new friends is by being kind and being yourself!  

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Loosely based on the beloved classic, this adaptation will have you “spinning” with laughter.  Join our bumbling and fumbling Narrator-Turned-Prince, as he tries his best to rise to heroic heights to save the Princess and the sleeping village caught in the spell cast by Fairy Sour Puss!  Modern word play and audience participation make this story a sure hit with the entire kingdom.

An original family comedy exploring folk tales from all over the world, featuring 4 different stories from Africa, the Middle East, Ireland, and Native America.  This multi-cultural show stresses the importance of reading and uses volunteers from the audience to add variety and spice to the stories!

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2025- 2026 Popcorn Hat Players Shows!

Little Red Riding Hood— September 17 - October 4 | 2025

The Frog Prince— October 29 - November 15 | 2025

The Snow Queen— January 14 - 31 | 2026

Pinocchio— March 4 - 21 | 2026

Aesop’s Fables— May 6 - 23 | 2026

Hansel and Gretel— July 8 - August 15 | 2026

We can’t wait to see you back at the theatre next season!